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It’s no secret that the Chicago Cubs aren’t going to sniff the playoffs this year. They’re currently 20 games under .500 with a record of 62–82. They have just under 20 games left to play this season. However, manager David Ross and his guys have been playing like a team in a Wild Card race […] READ MORE
Diamondbacks 4, Cubs 3 PHOENIX, May 13 — The Arizona Diamondbacks socked 12 hits to rally from a 3–0 deficit and defeat the Chicago Cubs, 4–3, Friday night at Chase Field. Second baseman Ketel Marte went 3-for-4 on the evening with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored. First baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-4 […] READ MORE
The Chicago Cubs have not started the 2022 season off very well, and that has fans wondering if this team will ever get it together. The feeling toward the Cubs’ season is a gloomy one. As of Friday night, this team has won 11 games and lost 19. Certainly Not Contenders The Chicago Cubs have […] READ MORE
The 2020 MLB season has been difficult on everyone — players, owners, and fans alike. However, the Atlanta Braves have several things to be thankful for after finishing a win shy of a World Series berth. Place Setting In 2019, the Braves won the NL East division but fell short against the St. Louis Cardinals […] READ MORE
The Atlanta Braves have signed left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly to a one-year contract worth $11 million. The 31-year-old posted an 0-1 record with a 3.42 ERA in five starts and two relief appearances last season for the San Francisco Giants. In his seven-year career, Smyly has a 35-35 record, 4.13 ERA, 101 ERA+, and has […] READ MORE
The San Francisco Giants finished the season with a 29-31 record, tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for the final playoff spot in the National League. Unfortunately for the Giants, the tie-breaker favored the Brewers, so the Giants are on the outside looking in. The Giants had every opportunity to make the playoffs, but several blown […] READ MORE
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly had an encouraging debut, tossing six innings of one-run ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates. READ MORE
Following a sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Indians, the Detroit Tigers have now lost four in a row. Returning to Comerica Park, the club will look to rebound against the Texas Rangers. It has been a long season in Detroit, but Tigers progressing is always a welcome sight. They will look to continue […] READ MORE
In an effort to strengthen their rotation, the Chicago Cubs have exercised a 2019 club option to bring back LHP Cole Hamels. READ MORE
Former Tampa Bay Rays starter, Drew Smyly, has moved to a new team. It was announced today that the Chicago Cubs have signed Smyly to a two-year contract worth $10 million dollars. The team has confirmed the move. The #Cubs and LHP Drew Smyly have agreed to terms on a two-year contract through the 2019 […] READ MORE
Carson Babbini is a sophomore student at the University of Minnesota studying Journalism specifically focusing on Broadcasting with a minor in Sports Management. Carson is a Minnesota sports fan and a sports enthusiast in general. He started writing for Last Word on Baseball on September 21st, 2017. On February 12th, 2018, Carson accepted an editor position as well as writing for the site. Carson is always looking forward to getting the latest news and getting it out to the public.